In 2017 BAC introduced the Cryoseat ® ball valve , which was developed in response to demand for a reliable cryogenic trunnion-mounted ball valve . Under cryogenic operation , the diverse components of a valve , both soft and hard materials with different geometry and thicknesses , behave and interact differently . The BAC team set out to solve this challenging engineering problem in a reliable manner . The Cryoseat ® is a cryogenic valve seat sealing solution and patented seat design that can be implemented into what can be considered the new generation of cryogenic ball valves . The functioning principle is innovative and , at the same time , very straightforward . The design implies a combination of materials , shapes and design geometry that is suitable to handle the required pressure levels , and be tight within a quite wide range of temperatures and pressures with long lifecycle and stable performance . It includes some soft and hard components , which are carefully selected and designed to be activated and functioning when needed . Cryoseat ® performs well at both low and high pressures . Every detail in the design π www . valve-world . net Valve World February 2024 9
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Valves undergoing cryogenic testing at the BAC facility in Spain .
“ High alloy and high-pressure valves for severely corrosive applications for oil & gas industry are also within our expertise ,” continues Mr Bernal . “ Today , over 3,000,000 BAC valves have been installed in facilities around the globe . Our products have been used by almost every process company in the world , particularly in the oil and gas sectors and LPG and LNG gas carriers .”
Quality manufacturing in-house
With quality being such an important focus for the BAC team , it is no surprise that all design is carried out in-house at the Catalonia production facility . “ Within our pool of one hundred staff , over forty of these are engineers ,” explains
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Over 3,000,000 Bac valves are installed in facilities around the globe .”
Mr Bach . When we need new employees , we take in engineering graduates and train them on-site , instilling in them our company culture where quality and expertise is paramount .” “ We regularly see competitors coming onto the market claiming that they can produce
BAC ’ s product development strategy is based on quality engineered products and designs . everything from metal seated to cryogenic valves overnight , but the customers know they can rely on our expertise for quality . For 66 years , we have invested a lot of time , effort , testing , and research into developing our products and ensuring that what we produce is in line with our customers ’ needs . It may take a little time , but they know our valves will run smoothly for many years .”
Superior cryogenic ball valves
In 2017 BAC introduced the Cryoseat ® ball valve , which was developed in response to demand for a reliable cryogenic trunnion-mounted ball valve . Under cryogenic operation , the diverse components of a valve , both soft and hard materials with different geometry and thicknesses , behave and interact differently . The BAC team set out to solve this challenging engineering problem in a reliable manner . The Cryoseat ® is a cryogenic valve seat sealing solution and patented seat design that can be implemented into what can be considered the new generation of cryogenic ball valves . The functioning principle is innovative and , at the same time , very straightforward . The design implies a combination of materials , shapes and design geometry that is suitable to handle the required pressure levels , and be tight within a quite wide range of temperatures and pressures with long lifecycle and stable performance . It includes some soft and hard components , which are carefully selected and designed to be activated and functioning when needed . Cryoseat ® performs well at both low and high pressures . Every detail in the design π www . valve-world . net Valve World February 2024 9